A point charge (?5.0 ?C) is placed on the x axis at x = 4.0 cm, and a second charge (+5.0 ?C) is placed on the x axis at x = ?4.0 cm. What is the magnitude of the electric force on a third charge (+2.5 ?C) placed on the y axis at y = 3.0 cm?
a. 90 N
b. 45 N
c. 54 N
d. 72 N
e. 36 N
d
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